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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.50, 1,642.02 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.50, 1,642.02 and 325 is: 487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.50 : 1,642.02 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.50/1,642.02 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.50x = 1,642.02 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.50x = 533,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,656.50/1,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.58

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